The average train between Bochum and La Rochelle takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bochum and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 5:25 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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23h 52m • 3 changes



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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Bochum to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Bochum to La Rochelle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and La Rochelle is 850.5 km. The road distance is 1,098 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 2m.